There are so many boutique Fender-style guitars and basses around, it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out what each brand has to offer. Compared with production-line Fender guitars, boutique guitar builders like Anderson Guitarworks, Suhr, Friedman, and James Tyler all offer superior build quality and attention to detail. That's assuming you've already … Continue reading Are G&L Guitars Good?
The Fender Jazzmaster is one of the most misunderstood instruments Leo Fender ever devised. I love my Jazzmaster because I've taken the time to learn how to adjust and maintain it properly. The average guitar tech—with good intentions—will treat a Jazzmaster like any other Fender. This can turn an otherwise great instrument into a dud. … Continue reading What’s Special About a Fender Jazzmaster?
Staying in tune is one of the most basic expectations we have for a guitar. It can be incredibly frustrating when a guitar can't even get that right. There are two main reasons a guitar goes out of tune: Friction and temperature. Either the string is slipping(not enough friction), binding (too much fiction), or the … Continue reading What Causes a Guitar To Go Out of Tune?
I recently pulled out my Gretsch 6120 Brian Setzer Nashville and did a little recording. It's the only guitar I own with “That Great Gretsch Sound.” It got me wondering: Why do I have a bunch of other guitars if the Gretsch is so wonderful? Yes, I could play the same chords and riffs on … Continue reading How Many Guitars is Enough?
Mike Eiman 